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Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 15"-20"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 7b-11

3.5" | $17

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Begonia 'Chandler's Hardy' plant details

Begonia 'Chandler's Hardy' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia 'Chandler's Hardy'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 15 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Chandler's Hardy'

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From plantsman Shayne Chandler, from a group trip several years ago this lovely creature, looking a bit like a hefty form of B. hemsleyana grows to a vigorous 18" with leaves mottled silver-pink and white, with pink flowers rising above. Tough in any woodland situation given adequate drainage and consistent summer water. Deciduous, USDA Zone 7b.
Pretty deeply lobed foliage speckled in white on soft stems in clumps of about 12”, this rare beauty was collected in China by Shayne Chandler . Has been hardy for us in Zone 8 with a mulch layer to protect the rhizome. Pink flowers late summer (but this is all about the FOLIAGE). Also thrives indoors. Bright shade, moist soils that drain; does not play well with aggressive tree roots. Lovely potted plant but will require protection in winter. This baby is SWEET!

Gardening facts about Begonia 'Chandler's Hardy' plant

How to Grow Begonia 'Chandler's Hardy'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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